ratchety

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Definition of ratchety

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

Resembling or characteristic of a ratchet

“The parking brake pivoted with well-calibrated resistance and no ratchety noise.”

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adj

Resembling or characteristic of a ratchet

“The parking brake pivoted with well-calibrated resistance and no ratchety noise.”
Moving in jerks.

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From ratchet + -y.

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